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2D1N Hsipaw Trekking and Homestay Experience Trekking in Hsipaw and staying with a Paluang family during our homestay was definitely the most authentic experience I had in Myanmar. The Burmese countryside was really beautiful, but it was the heartwarming locals that made the experience so special. :D People who make it to Hsipaw usually come for the treks…

Inle Lake in Myanmar As with any travel destination, the more popular it gets, the more touristy it becomes. Inle Lake is one such example, as it has become a must visit attraction in Myanmar. That said, this freshwater lake in the Taunggyi District of Shan State is still large enough to give everyone a…

Going Balloons Over Bagan Bagan is an ancient city found in the Mandalay region of Myanmar, with thousands of temples dating back to the 7th century. One of the best ways to admire the sheer size and beauty of Bagan’s temples is up in the sky, from the basket of a hot air balloon. It was…

GoPro: Tulamben Diving Diving in Tulamben, Bali. This was my second diving trip and first with my GoPro! We dived mainly at the famous USS Liberty Wreck and Coral Garden. Other than the usual coral fishes, we saw schools of jackfish, bumphead parrtofish, pygmy seahorse, played with cleaning shrimps and opened an egg underwater! Check…